Shop Hop Inc Boosts Business for Hundreds of Quilt Shops
Shop Hop is a new business that’s working to bring customers to hundreds of quilt shops in the US through special events.
The Return of the In-Person Craft Show
As more states lift restrictions on in-person gatherings, craft fairs and trade shows are coming back. We talk with attendees and organizers about what they’re anticipating.
Local Yarn Store Day is September 12, 2020
When TNNA closed down in April some shop owners were unsure whether Local Yarn Store Day would continue, but the good news is this beloved event will keep going, drawing customers into local yarn stores.
Craft Workshop Spaces Pivot Due to COVID-19
For craft workshop spaces that host in-person creative events, 2020 has been a tough road. With countless craft events cancelled since March, some craft workshop spaces are finding new ways to reach their customers.Â
Retreating from Retreats: How Scrapbook Businesses are Dealing with Cancelled Events
When COVID-19 hit scrapbooking event organizers had to regroup, canceling the events they had planned and figuring out new models to reach their customers virtually.
Intangible: Sweet Tooth Hotel’s Fiber Art Installation is a Tasty Treat
New art pop-ups and installations are wowing visitors and becoming Instagram sensations. This Spring in Dallas, Sweet Tooth Hotel opens Intangible, an immersive art installation featuring the work of seven fiber artists.Â
QuiltCon: Not a Trade Show, But a Great Event for Small Craft Business Owners
The Modern Quilt Guild’s yearly event, QuiltCon, is a consumer conference with a quilt show, classes and lectures, and a sewing supplies marketplace, but it’s also a great event for craft professionals. Mandy Liens provides insight from a professional, yet non-vendor point-of-view.